Red Robin is known for its bottomless fries and freckled lemonades. But, it’s also becoming known for a great secret menu. Not too many years ago, the Red Robin secret menu gained its first official item. That said, there are plenty of other creations beloved by fans of the burger franchise. The next time you head to your nearest Red Robin, try getting creative and test out some of these delicious secret sensations!

Official secret menu vs. customer creations?

Red Robin released its very first official secret menu item called the Cure Burger in 2015. Since then, other customer creations have made the secret menu a hit. A lot of customers find these menu items online, where fellow Red Robin fans enthusiastically share their pointers about how you can get the best customized burgers at the restaurant. The restaurant’s Customizer platform also allows you plenty of opportunities to try new combos.

Some of the most popular customizations include:

• Substitute your protein: In the mood for something different than your go-to burger? Swap it out with chicken breast, a plant-based patty, a turkey patty or even the custom-blended ancient-grain and quinoa veggie patty.
• Make it monster style: Feeling really hungry? Add an extra patty with cheese to any gourmet burger for a decadent treat.

The most popular Red Robin secret menu items

Let’s take a look at a few popular menu items from the Red Robin secret menu you won’t want to miss!

• Cure burger: The aforementioned Cure Burger is the one “official” secret menu item the restaurant offers. It was first available for a limited time only at the beginning of 2015, but it’s an item that’s still popularly ordered at Red Robin franchises around the nation. It’s a burger that features chili, cheddar, bacon, mushrooms and a sunny side-up egg. The idea was for it to be a “cure” for the hangover people would develop after their New Year’s Eve reveling. That said, it hits the spot pretty much any time.
• Petite Burger: Another more recent Red Robin secret menu item is the Petite Burger, which, as the name suggests, is smaller than most other offerings. It features just a quarter-pound patty and your toppings of choice, which spares you some stomach space and some calories in the process.
• Customized toppings: Outside of the two previously mentioned burgers, most secret menu items simply involve customers trying out different topping combinations for new flavors. You can add just about any topping to any burger, including chili, grilled pineapple, eggs, mac and cheese, barbecue sauce, avocado sauce, salsa, queso, etc. This allows you to create many new, delicious entrees!

How to order from the Red Robin secret menu

The first two menu items we listed above are ones that most Red Robin employees should be aware of, even at times when the Cure Burger isn’t an official Red Robin offering. Otherwise, you’ll need to provide some instruction to your waiter about exactly which menu item you’re modifying, and with which types of toppings or adjustments.

In any case, the Red Robin secret menu provides a wide range of options for making the best burger possible. Give it a try the next time you pay a visit to your nearest Red Robin location, and enjoy the delicious results of your culinary creativity!